Happy 2013!

 

 

I wish everyone a very happy and prosperous new year.

Christmas? It was just a blur.

 

The 23rd of December, mother nature decided to gift us with a white Christmas. 

Picture perfect snow-capped trees. 

 

Christmas Eve is when my family gets together.

Since it's one of the few days each year I actually have my house clean I figured I would snap a few pictures before the party.

This is the view of my kitchen and dining area from the balcony.

 

This is the living room side of the house. 

 

The calm before the storm....literally.

Even the dog was basking in the quiet.

 

Then....the family arrived.

It's all just a blur from here.

 

My brother, yea, he thinks he's funny,

my mom, dad and sister-in-law.

 

Impatient child.

 

Surly child. 

 

Scoping out the buffet.

 

The "smile for the camera moment".

Yea right. 

 

Then came the stupid face contest.

 

 

 

Who's had one (or maybe two) too many?

Raise your hand.

 

 

I said raise your hand, not your elbow.

 

Now, is that how you should behave on Christmas?

 

The "we're going to be rich and not share with Aunt Kim" moment.

 

Mom and I have a tradition of taking each other's pictures at our get togethers.

Unfortunately they all turn out like this.

Not sure why.

 

She's either suspicious of my questionable photography techniques or she just ate a really sour grape?

 

They think we're all nuts.

 

Finally some happy children.

 

I don't think I have one picture of this child without something in her mouth.

 

Obviously jealous of all of the kids new stuff.

 

My sister-in-law always looks like she's up to something.

I bet she draws a mustache on my brother while he's sleeping.

Ha! I like her. 

 

I can't believe she slept through all the ruckus.

 

The day after Christmas was back to business as usual.

 

Heck, two days after Christmas we're back to winter as usual. 

 

Was your holiday just a blur?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saw on the Wall

 

I have this old saw blade.

I picked it up at a garage sale a while back for just a few dollars.

The handles were missing and it has a slight crack in the middle

It's a small enough crack to be not quite noticeable but big enough to make the saw slightly fragile.

 

This is the coolest invention.  

 

Just position it where the screw for one side goes and point it down the wall until the little bubble tells you that you have a level spot where the other screw should go.

The line is as long as you need it to be.

No messing around with a overly long, yet not quite long enough, heavy level. 

 

Once I had the saw screwed to the wall, I didn't like that the screws were nice and shiny so I blobbed a little brown paint on them to make them look a bit rusty. 

 

See. Rusty.

I also added a couple small washers behind the saw to act as spacers so the saw wouldn't be tight to the wall. 

 

Now I have a saw on the wall. 

A plain, bland, saw on the wall.

 

Enter, random strands of berries and greens (more pieces of my artificial Christmas tree). 

 

Now I have a pretty saw on the wall just in time for Christmas.

:) 

 

 

Merry Christmas Everybody!!

 

 

 

Last Minute Christmas Shopping at Newport Market Place

If you are looking for a gift for that "hard to shop for" person,

head on over to Newport Market Place

and check out all the fantastic stuff they have to offer.

 

The following pictures are some of the items that I've repainted and/or repurposed and are still available in my booth.

 

Headboard made into a cork board for $45

End table made into child's desk in blue $25

End table made into child's desk in green $25

Curio shelf $5

Heart shape stand (the one on the right is still available) $10

Jewelry box with fabric door for hook earrings $7

German glass glitter frosted wine glasses (set of 2) $4

German glass glittered icicles $2 (set of 4)

German glass glittered pine cones $3 each

 

Set of 2 end tables $30

 

Distressed shutters (2 available) $15 each

 

Small night stand $30

 

Cherry red heart stand $12

 

Coffee and end table set $70

 

The following items are just simply available in my booth.

I have not altered them in any way, shape, or form (surprising huh?).

 

Home Interiors vases $5 (set of 2)

Home Interiors sconces $10 (set of 2)

Avon Gingerbread house mug and plate set $5

Would be cute for Santa's milk and cookies :)

Green and gold accent glasses $8 (set of 2)

Tea lights really make these sparkle

Metal and wicker curio shelf $5

Mini herb garden pots $4 (set of 4)

Mini vintage oil lamp $5

Pampered Chef petites bowls and serving tray $10 (set of 5)

Oriental inspired vase $4

Princess House collection

Floating candlestick holders $9

Pillar candle holder $9

Hurricane $9

Home Interiors ceramic 3D plaques $15 (set of 3)

Vintage candy dish $5

 

Rose mini tea set $3

Oriental mini tea set $3

Poppy mini tea set $3

 

The following are just pictures of my booth.

If you get a chance, stop down and take a look around.

There is so much great stuff to see.

 

Thank You to everyone

who has supported myself and all the other vendors at Newport Market Place.